This training is now full - if you are interested in attending a future training session, please fill out this form. This training is for prospective new River Rats and will consist of a robust presentation on issues you may encounter carrying out independent River Rat patrols through this volunteer program. There will be time […]
Invasive species threaten the James River from every angle, but some of the most significant impacts are hidden underwater. Join the James River Association and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for an insightful conversation on the rise of blue and flathead catfish. We’ll explore how these species have thrived in our watershed and what […]
The River Rats program engages volunteers to patrol the James and its tributaries and report their sightings to us through the RiverRat portal, only accessible to RiverRats. Whether by walking a neighborhood stream, kayaking a local river, or boating the wide reaches of the lower James, RiverRats will document potential pollution sources and their effects […]
